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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-10-2019, 08:25
Replies: 35
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Posted By a64pilot
Re: Balmar Alternator / Regulator Problems

What comes to mind if I understand is a three speed bicycle hub.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-10-2019, 18:16
Replies: 35
Views: 11,163
Posted By a64pilot
Balmar Alternator / Regulator Problems

I think Mark Grasser built something. I assume it was too expensive for it to be successful.
I mean look at what serpentine “kits” cost that are nothing but three aluminum pulleys and a belt.
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-10-2019, 14:57
Replies: 35
Views: 11,163
Posted By a64pilot
Balmar Alternator / Regulator Problems

I have no idea about a Balmar, but the average automotive alternator is good for about 18,000 RPM, so assuming a 3 to 1 ratio, it’s good for 6000 engine RPM.
Our Marine engines run similar ratios as...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-10-2019, 16:54
Replies: 35
Views: 11,163
Posted By a64pilot
Re: Balmar Alternator / Regulator Problems

I would think it extremely unlikely that you could over speed an alternator on any boat. In fact I’d say it very much more likely that we all are running them at a speed well below optimum, due to...
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